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Week 10 - On Foot

Level of Fitness
Red

A good level of fitness is needed to walk the whole route in one go, especially if you carry your own gear.  However you can do a short section or a day walk which would be much easier.

The Experience
There is no better way to take the weight of the world off your shoulders than to take a walk along the Cleveland Way National Trail. This 110 mile/176 kilometre walking route follows the fantastic scenery of the North York Moors National Park, crossing stunning lengths of heather moorland and providing spectacular views of the North Yorkshire coastline.

The route follows a horseshoe line of great variety around much of the beautiful North York Moors National Park. Starting from the attractive market town of Helmsley, The Cleveland Way heads across the inspirational, and sometimes vibrant heather Moorland of the North York Moors, before reaching the coast at Saltburn. From here it's a visual feast along the dramatic North Yorkshire coastline to Filey, passing old fishing villages and lively coastal towns.

Along the way there is a wealth of history and heritage to enjoy. Helmsley Castle, Rievaulx Abbey, Mount Grace Priory, Gisborough Priory, Whitby Abbey and Scarborough Castle to name just a few special sites.

Accommodation and pubs are great along the route. You are sure to get a warm Yorkshire welcome!

The distance to walk is entirely up to you, some enjoy a few hours, some a few days and others take nine days to walk the full length between Helmsley and Filey.

Have a go
The shoulder seasons in spring and autumn are good times to walk the way.  It will be quieter and it can be easier to book accommodation.
You can visit the Cleveland Way website for more details about the National Trail. This tells you about places to see and visit along the way, details of how to get there and full details of accommodation as well.

Find out more
For more information on other national trails, click here
To download a Try a Trial document, click here